TURQUOISE-GROUND FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN PLAQUE, China, late 18th / early 19th century

Square in shape, it is painted in famille rose enamels on a turquoise ground with a yellow border depicting stylised blue and red dragons intertwining. In the centre are three peaches surrounded by a ring of bats, both representing longevity and happiness. The rest of the scene is pervaded by lotus blossoms amidst a ramage of leaves, qilongs and iron-red bats holding swastikas in their mouths. 

Provenance Private collection, Italy

Catalogue notes See the round plaque sold by Christie's, live auction 12291; Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles Part I; 9 November 2016, London, South Kensington; lot. 414.